The more you KNOW about 3M Window Film...

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What makes 3M Window Film really a 3M technology? Is it superior adhesive unmatched in the industry? Or, perhaps the clarity and consistent quality of the film. 3M Window Film is truly a 3M product because it is based on five core technologies that have been cornerstones to 3M's success in many diverse markets worldwide. These five technologies are at the heart of 3M and allow us to develop, manufacture, and provide what we believe is the best product for the market, 3M Window Film.

• Polyester Film Technology: 3M is one of the top five polyester film manufacturers in the U.S., a credential many are unaware of since 3M only manufactures polyester film for use in the making of 3M products. In addition to its use in our films, this core technology is used to make 3M videocassettes, many Scotch brand polyester backed tapes and Scotchpak pouches and bags.
• Metallization Technology: The second key technology that provides the high performance of 3M Window Films is metallization. 3M metallizes by vapor coating, sputter coating and E-Beam coating. All three of these technologies are used to produce not only 3M Window Film, but many other 3M products such as: Scotchlite brand reflective films for traffic signs, Sasheen brand decorative ribbons, and Scothflex brand electrical connectors.
• Adhesive Technology: 3M has been developing adhesives for over 75 years. 3M is a world leader in adhesive technology. Evidence of this technology leadership can be seen in 3M Post-it Notes, Scotch brand magic tapes, 3M Super 77 aerosol adhesive and, of course, Scotchtint Window Films.
• Abrasion Resistance: Abrasion resistance is the fourth key technology for 3M Window Films. This core technology has stemmed from 3M's expertise in materials that are abrasive, such as 3M sandpaper and Scotch-Brite scouring pads. This understanding of how materials can be abraded has moved 3M into a world leadership position in protecting surfaces from abrasion.
• Thin Coating Technology: Bringing all the components together into one window film requires the ability to apply very thin optically clear coatings of variety of chemicals. An excellent example of 3M's ability to coat solutions very thin is 3M photographic films and even more so, 3M x-ray films. This expertise from 3M has given our window films superior performance in the industry.